×

Emerald
Emerald

Strontianite
Strontianite



ADD
Compare
X
Emerald
X
Strontianite

Emerald and Strontianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.783.63-3.79
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-83.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Emerald and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald and Strontianite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Emerald and Strontianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Emerald and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.